The pages revealed some of the culinary recommendations from experts including world-renowned chefs like Elena Arzak, joint head chef of three Michelin starred restaurant Arzak; Eric Ripert, French chef, author, and television personality; television chef Andrew Zimmern; and BBC MasterChef judge Monica Galetti.

It ranks 500 incredible food experiences around the world including the lesser-known mouthwatering morsels only known to a region or a country’s residents.

“When we travel, the food we eat tells a story, unlocking social customs and revealing ancient traditions, all while offering us a chance to connect with the locals in an organic way,” Lonely Planet wrote.

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“The inextricable link between food and travel is so fascinating (not to mention, delicious!) that we set our community of bloggers, writers and staff the task of trawling the planet for epic foodie adventures.”

Asian delicacies have come out on top, from meticulously-crafted sushi in Tokyo to Korean rice mixed with colorful and crisp vegetables in a hot stone bowl.

Find out what are some of the ultimate eats that Asia has to offer, according to Lonely Planet.

#2 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Curry laksa

Rich and creamy curry laksa is one of the signature dishes of the Malaysian Chinese community and particularly popular on the island of Penang and Kuala Lumpur city.

Eating it is a sweat-inducing process, but you will definitely love its flavorful fiery-red and orange curry soup combined with noodles, shredded chicken, shrimp, cockles, tofu puffs, bean sprouts, topped with a fresh chili and mint, and if you’d like, a squeeze of lime.

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Tucked in the shadows of Kuala Lumpur’s towering skyscrapers is Madras Lane, just off Petaling Street, where you will find more than a handful of curry laksa stalls.

#3 Tokyo, Japan: Sushi

No traveler can leave Japan without at least having a bite of sushi.

It is a Japanese dish made of specially prepared vinegared medium-grain white rice and a variety of ingredients such as seafood and vegetables and served with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce.

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When in Tokyo, be sure to visit Sukiyabashi Jiro, Sushi Saito, Manten Sushi Marunouchi, or Juzo Sushi as these joints will dish up a life-changing experience for your palate.

#5 Bangkok, Thailand: Som tum

In Thailand, green papaya salad is called som tum – som means sour and tum refers to the pounding sound of the large pestle used to crush ingredients.

This amazing salad with all sorts of flavors – sour, salty, sweet, and fiery – rolled in one can be eaten on its own as a snack, with marinated grilled beef and chicken, and even with a side of warm rice, whatever your taste buds desire.

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You can get this off the street vendors all over Bangkok, such as Jay So, or from Somtam Nua restaurant at the Siam Center on Siam Square.

#8 Seoul, South Korea: Bibimbap

Often hailed as the healthy meal, popular Korean meal in a bowl bibimbap literally means mixed rice.